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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book tells the remarkable life story of Thomas Carlyle, a 19th-century Scottish philosopher, writer, historian, and teacher. Born into a humble family of masons, Carlyle rose to prominence through sheer determination and intellect, becoming one of the leading literary figures of the Victorian era. The author delves deep into Carlyle's personal life, tracing his journey from a poor, solitary child to an influential and respected public intellectual. Carlyle's life was marked by both triumphs and tribulations. He struggled with poverty, ill health, and bouts of depression, but these challenges only served to fuel his prodigious output. The book examines Carlyle's complex and often contradictory personality, exploring his passionate idealism, his fierce independence, and his deep-seated pessimism. The author also sheds light on Carlyle's intellectual development, analyzing his major works, including "Sartor Resartus" and "The French Revolution." Carlyle's writings, often infused with his unique blend of mysticism, social commentary, and historical insights, left an enduring mark on Victorian thought and beyond. The book not only provides a comprehensive biography of Carlyle but also offers a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual and social landscape of 19th-century Britain. It explores Carlyle's relationships with other prominent figures of the time, such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and John Stuart Mill, and examines his profound influence on Victorian literature and philosophy. Overall, this meticulously researched book offers a rich and nuanced portrait of Thomas Carlyle, revealing the complexities and contradictions of a man whose ideas continue to resonate with readers today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334509803_0
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Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 416 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 28180976/2
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